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A severe energy crisis in Cuba has worsened sharply since the start of 2026 as a result of the measures taken by the United States against the island’s government. Many Cubans are facing extreme hardships due to a lack of basic necessities and are hoping for change.

Seven years after the deaths caused by Hurricane María, the Puerto Rican government has yet to agree on a comprehensive plan to identify and mobilize electricity-dependent individuals during disasters like Tropical Storm Ernesto. The Governor now insists that such a registry must be created.

The CPI identified at least 34, out of 78 municipalities that were left completely in the dark due to the electrical system failures following Tropical Storm Ernesto.

The Government of Puerto Rico negotiated an energy transmission and distribution contract with LUMA Energy, which increases costs yearly. This agreement does not include options that previously allowed the company Ondeo to exit just 18 months after beginning operations with the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority.

The Puerto Rico Energy Bureau established the minimum performance levels the company must achieve to get incentives, but not the penalties, making its oversight difficult. The Public-Private Partnerships Authority now says that LUMA will only be penalized if any investigation concludes that it failed to fulfill its responsibilities.

Verdict: Misleading